Gas Tight Suits Flashcards
What provides the highest level of firefighter chemical protect clothing
A Gas Tight Suit
Can a gas tight suit be used when fighting fire
No. It has limited heat resistance
What can the gas tight suit protect against
Hazardous materials, either solids, liquids or gassss
What is fitted to a gas tight suit to enable the attachment of a supplementary airline
Each suit is fitted with an umbilical airline
What attachment points can be found to the right hand waistband of the gas tight suit
ADSU
Personal line pouch (with personal line)
A D ring for attaching a torch or a crew members personal line
How often must the ADSU which is used with the gas tight suit be tested
Every 28 days and before use
How is a Gas Tight Suit stored
In a grey plastic box with a red lid
Each gas tight suit stowage box contains…
One gas tight suit
Anti misting fluid and a cloth
A pair of thick socks
A pair of cotton gloves
What is attached to the gas tight stowage box, and what does it contain
A blue pouch, containing:
Aide-memoire for donning GTS
Aide-memoire for disrobing GTS
Incident report for Chemical Protective Clothing
Thermal protection gloves are available to be worn with Gas Tight Suits. What temperatures can they be used between
-160 degrees Celsius and up to 150 degrees Celsius
Where should the gas tight suit be donned
In a dry area free from any sharp objects
What is the recommended maximum time for an individual to wear a gas tight suit
20 minutes. This includes decontamination.
Why will a gas tight suit expand whilst bing worn
It fills with exhaled air
What must be done before disrobing a gas tight suit
Decontamination
When are gas tight suits tested by PEG
Annually and after use
